This lovely stitch pattern combines flower motifs with rib stitch for a beautiful textured design. Perfect for blankets, scarves, or sweaters.
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Cast on multiples of 18 stitches.
Rows 1-4: Knit all stitches.
Row 5 (Right side): K1, *YO, ssk, k4, k2tog, YO, k1; repeat from * to end.
Row 6 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.
Row 7: K2, *YO, ssk, k2, k2tog, YO, k3; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 9: K3, *YO, ssk, k6, YO, k1; repeat from * to end.
Row 11: K1, *k3, YO, ssk, YO, k1, YO, k2tog, YO, k2; repeat from * to last 14 stitches, k3, YO, ssk, YO, k1, YO, k2tog, YO, k1.
Row 13: K2, *k5, YO, ssk, k2tog, YO, k4; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
Rows 15-20: Repeat rows 5-10.
Repeat these 20 rows for the Flower Garden Rib Stitch pattern.
Happy knitting!